Origin
Ridgeland, MS
Afternoon in Ridgeland on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeland, MS to Brandon, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeland, MS
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Brandon, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Brandon, MS covers 23 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, I 55, United States Highway 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 23 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 55. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I-55 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Jackson Street
Turn right onto West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I-55 Frontage Road
Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattie...
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ridgeland, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg and Meridian.
Hattiesburg
11 mi in
|
~14m
Meridian
11.9 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| I 55 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| United States Highway 51 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Government Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| I-55 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I- 55 North Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Town Crossing | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland, MS and Brandon, MS.
1
Start on Old Town Crossing
41 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Town Crossing
2
Turn right onto West Jackson Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Jackson Street
3
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 51
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Highway 51
5
Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I-55 Frontage Road
6
Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road
442 ft
·
7 sec
·
I- 55 North Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 55
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
11
Merge onto I 20
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 20
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 80: Downtown Brandon
13
Turn right onto US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Government Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 80
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brandon, MS
Afternoon in Brandon on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Brandon, MS covers 23 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 55, United States Highway 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Ridgeland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I-55 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ridgeland, MS and Brandon, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg and Meridian.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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